We are slowly but surely working our way back into normal life around here. I shared yesterday how you can help the six families at our school that lost their homes during the Hurricane. I know that Harvey has taken a toll on all of us, but the sun is shining now and there is a real sense of hope and strength surrounding us. Please go here if you feel led to give to one of those families. I know they appreciate it more than words could ever express.
Today’s post is perfectly timed because it’s a collaboration with a group of other bloggers to share a day in our ordinary lives! After this week, ordinary, normal lives is what we are all craving! A big thank you to Amy and Christy at 11 Magnolia Lane for including me in the group and for being gracious enough to let me move my post date from last week to today!
If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Megan, a work-from-home mom of two cuties, Jordan, 18 months and James, 7 years old. It’s a long story, but in another life I worked as a lawyer and then my dad became ill and when my legal contract job ended, I found myself out of work. It ended up being the perfect time to take a break because my family really needed me at that time and I was able to go on every doctor visit and every hospital stay with my dad without having to worry about missing time from work. Fast forward three years and I never went back to the legal field and I don’t plan to, but never say never!
Now, I work as a full-time blogger (but I try to squeeze it into part time hours)! There’s never enough hours in the day, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I feel extremely blessed to be able to do what I love to do from home, working around my kids’ schedules. And it lets me connect with you, the awesome readers that have read and supported my blog over the years. Even though we may have never met in ‘real life’, I’m certain we’d be real life friends!
MORNING

WORKOUT

GET READY
The good thing about working from home is that you can work in your pajamas if you want to, but I find that if I don’t get out of my pajamas, I’m not that productive. So, even if I just throw on jean shorts and a cozy cardi, I feel more “dressed” and I’m more likely to get things done.

Gingham Cardi ⋅ White Tank ⋅ Jeans ⋅ Ballet Flats ⋅ Bar Necklace ⋅ Bracelet ⋅ Rings
Tunic ⋅ Bag ⋅ Similar Sunglasses $12
BREAKFAST




James is off to school by 7:30 or so, so I have the rest of the morning to just hang out and play with Jordan. I don’t really worry too much about picking up the house during the day- it’s just going to get messy again. We’ll usually do a 15-minute pick up at the end of the day.
If you want to see what the house looks like when my sweet little tornado isn’t running everywhere, go here. 😉
WORK





3 TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME
LUNCH







Let's be friends!
Subscribe and enjoy exclusive content delivered directly to your inbox!

PICK UP JAMES



DINNER







BATH/BEDTIME

Love Jordan’s pink rain boots – too CUTE!
Love to read this kind of post, I can really understand when you say that you don’t feel so productive wearing pajamas, is the same thing for me when I work from home. Love all your photos:D
Thank you SO much for sharing and for such a thorough and fun post! You are one of my very favorite bloggers to follow for a lot of reasons. 🙂 As someone who works from home in PR with young kids and is also trying to follow my blogging dream — it’s so hard to balance it all and to structure my day, so I appreciate this glimpse into yours! PS – Jordan IS getting so big! Such a cutie!
OMG I love these types of posts too! Your day seems so busy but I love that you enjoy each and every day.
XO Ellen from Ask Away
http://www.askawayblog.com
Ha! I finished at midnight too 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing with us! Your tips are great and you look so cute running about your day! XO, Amy
Thank you for sharing your life and your family – I love reading your blog and seeing the great photos. You have a beautiful family!
xx
So cute! And what a busy day, girl! Love your office space!
Those pink Hunters–I die!! You are so blessed to have your mom close enough to be your nanny; what a wonderful way to get your blogging hours in while she builds memories with Jordan. I loved seeing what your day looks like, Megan–thank you for joining us!
I love these types of posts. It’s so interesting to see how people schedule their days. I more and more convinced I need to start waking up earlier so I can be more productive before I leave for the office. Hopefully one day I can work from home so I can cut commuting out of my schedule!
Those boots are adorable! It’s fun watching your little girl growing up, but makes me miss my kids younger ages. I have 2 daughters 26 and 23 and a son 19…I miss all the fun activities! My oldest did get married a year ago so I do have grandkids to look forward to. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. Out of curiosity – what type of protein drinks do you use?
Oh I should have said, I drink Muscle Egg- which is flavored egg whites. I get it online at muscleegg.com and the chocolate flavor is the best- tastes like chocolate milk!
I normally don’t comment on blog posts but I really enjoyed reading this one! Thank you so much for sharing a “real” day and not a “perfect” day as so many other bloggers do!
You have a really full day! Great post! What size are you wearing in the gray Hinge ruffle hem cardigan?
Thank you for this post! It definitely helps boost those of us in Houston move forward to a normalcy. Happy to help some of the families you listed. Thank you for doing what you do 🙂
Thank you for giving us a sneak peek into your day to day life Megan! We are early bird eaters too, except for CCD nights during the week, so you’re not alone 🙂 It’s nice to see others on a general routine , which at times may seem extreme/mundane for some, but I can vouch that routine makes everyone happy. Your kiddos are getting so big so fast!
Loved the look into your day!
Great post, Megan! Can’t wait to see you in NYC soon!
Wow, wow, wow, you are a busy gal! Thanks for sharing and would love to know which podcasts you like!
What’s your go to protein drink right now? Did you drink these when you were pregnant with Jordan? Thanks for sharing!
Yes, I need to update and add the drink- Muscle Egg- which is flavored egg whites. I get it online at muscleegg.com and the chocolate flavor is the best- tastes like chocolate milk!
I love reading your blog. You do an amazing job. Just curious, what kind of protein drinks do you prefer in the morning?
Oh I should have said, I drink Muscle Egg- which is flavored egg whites. I get it online at muscleegg.com and the chocolate flavor is the best- tastes like chocolate milk!
Thanks for sharing! And I would love to know which planner you use for that schedule and monthly planning!
Where is your lovely ottoman/coffee table from. I need to update mine and I love this one!
Thanks! It’s from Overstock: Here you go! http://rstyle.me/n/cpmtskpz4e 🙂
Hey girly!!
Loved loved reading this!!! Sounds very familiar…except my days often include organizing and container store…not fun fashion shoots. Sounds so much more appealing!! 🙂
Can’t wait to see you in a couple weeks!
Sam
Megan, thoroughly enjoyed this post! You sharing the amount of hours you spend on your business was really informative. I wondered if youhave a prior post where you discuss how you got into affiliate marketing. I’d be so interested in hearing how you decided to go that route and the research you did before reaching out to brands.
I loved reading about your day! I’m also a work-at-home mom (blogger), but I have 6 kids and my days are so chaotic that I pretty much just fit in work whenever I get an opportunity. I really need to get on a set routine like yours because it sounds like it would make life a lot less of a headache! Your little girl is just adorable! My youngest will be 2 in October and she still doesn’t have much hair so I’m a bit jealous of you and your beauty LOL Lovely home and family!
If I didn’t have my mom to help there would be no way to get it all done. I do remember blogging when James was a baby and so I was always extra thankful for his long nap times so I could get more done! I don’t know how you do it with 6 kids!
You had me at Real Housewives! Although, I’m not at good at waiting til they’re in bed and I sometimes have reruns playing in the background…. oops. They pretty much know some of the ladies by name haha.
Oh I know! I’ll tell James to go upstairs because I’m watching something inappropriate for kids. Then, he’ll peek his head out and ask, “hey mom, are you still watching that inappropriate show?” ha!
Megan, I enjoyed this post very much. It was extremely helpful for me as I embark on this blogger world. My children are older than yours, but I still drop and pick them up from school. The hours FLY by during the day, and thus I find myself working late at night after the kids have gone to bed which is hard. Thank you for sharing your tips!
There are never enough hours in the day! And if I don’t get in bed early enough, there goes my morning workout! Thanks for stopping by Natasha!
Ohmyword…I loved this post,and I’m exhausted just reading about your day! It is amazing how much time blogging takes…but so worth it! And I can’t get enough of your sweet family! xo
So thankful to have met YOU though our blogs Cassie! I’m so excited for our trip! #snuggle 😉
Jordan is getting SO big!! Drafting posts takes me the longest too and I love your idea of doing a 25 minute timer. I need to try that.
I can’t wait to see you in a couple weeks Rebekah! Will be awesome to get to catch up in person!
What a busy day! Megan, I loved Jordan’s highchair, what is the brand? I love that it is so slim and light weight.
I love your home office and your giant diary/planner – that whole set up is a dream!
You come across so well, really lovely and genuine – will definitely be reading more of your posts 🙂 Glad I found you on Bloglovin’!
So you you found me! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Hi Megan!
I’m reading this late as part of your 2017 rewind. I LOVE getting this insight into your day and time management. I really enjoy your content and I am always wondering, ‘How does she do all of this?!’ ‘What does she run on!’ I’d be curious to know how you plan the time for all the shopping, decorating and projects in addition to writing the blogs and managing the overall business. You are such an inspiration! xo from Canada
Thanks so much Tammy! Honestly, it’s a lot and I have to really prioritize. But, I can say that most of the shopping is done at night online! In fact, I have some things in my cart now and need to checkout! Thanks so much for reading!
I know this is an old post, but I stumbled back across it after reading your Miracle Morning routine. Any chance you remember where your tabbed monthly planner is from in the picture above on your desk? Thank you!
Hi! That is from Target!
What a great post! How lucky to be able to work from home with children. Just wondering if you routine changes much during winter? Do you still get to go to the park after dinner?
Thanks Melissa! We don’t always go to the park, but I love getting outside, even if it’s just in our front or backyard for a bit!